CEP After Hours
Named Ocala's "Premier Networking Event", Business After Hours is a signature event that hundreds of our partners enjoy every third Thursday of the month from 5:00-7:00 pm. Each month is hosted by a different partner at their place of business to showcase their products and services. This is a free event for partners that includes food, drinks, incredible networking, and a great return on investment. This month’s event is hosted by Nirvana Medical Spa Located at 3020 SW 27th Avenue Ocala FL 34471 Nirvana Medical Spa is THE spa for your skin therapies in Ocala! Personalized, professional pampering at a convenient location.
Phone Scam Going Around
Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported a phone scam in May involving scammers who pretended to be “Sergeant Chapman” or "Captain Joe Van Gorder" with MCSO, and they would call victims to advise that they missed jury duty. The fake “deputy” would then threaten to have the victim arrested if they failed to pay a fee to rectify the situation.
It seems the Ocala Police Dept is now receiving calls from victims claiming the same thing. One victim stated that the caller had a thick southern accent and gave the victim's old address as proof of where the "lost" jury summons had been sent. The victims were then directed to provide proof of payment over the phone but to go straight to the Sheriff's department to "turn themselves in" so that it could all get removed from their records. The fake deputy or officer was helpful enough to provide the address of Marion County Sheriff's dept main offices. I am now going to play a voicemail from this caller.
“This is a scam! Just hang up,” MCSO stated on its Facebook page. “If you call the number back, it may seem like a legitimate call. However, MCSO will never accept payment or proof of payment over the phone for any reason!”
To verify if you actually missed jury duty, contact the Marion County Clerk of Court.
Scammers will try to create a sense of panic and urgency to force individuals to take action, such as sending a payment. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reminding citizens to “trust their gut” because “if something seems wrong or suspicious, it probably is.
Paint Night at Brooklyn's Backyard
Join us for some adult fun in the Backyard! Includes a glass of house wine, all supplies, step-by-step instructions, and door prizes. Don't miss out! Bring a friend or come make new ones. Beginners welcome! Tickets can be purchased on their Facebook page for $35 and because of the wine, this event is limited to 21 and over.
